Human Interest

Drug Importation Has Wide Spread Implications on Access
By Vidya Ramesh and Sandip Shah

Senator Bernie Sanders just introduced a bill that would enable Americans to import medicines from our northern neighbor.

The bill's proponents argue that importing drugs from Canada would compel U.S. companies to lower their own drug prices. Unfortunately, that argument falls apart under scrutiny. Importation would expose Americans to drugs that have not been as stringently regulated as the current status quo, and curb future medical innovation.

Dear Dave,

Our son is 13, and he wants to give half the money he received for his birthday to the nursery at our church. They need new baby toys and things like that. Should we let him give that much, or should we tell him that maybe 25 percent is enough?

Kyle

Dear Kyle,

I hope you’re proud of this kid. He’s a got a good heart, and it’s probably a reflection of the way his mom and dad are raising him. I like this a lot.

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If you've encountered a hurricane, tornado, or flood, you know the increased likelihood of contaminated food and water supplies. Other unexpected issues include electricity outages and loss of telephone and cable connection. The downtime can last for days, weeks, and potentially months.

If you're searching for the safest nursing home that best fits a loved one's needs here are things to do to find one and resources that help hone in on the perfect one. The first step is to know the medical status of the loved one in need and then research and understand the services each skilled facility delivers. For example, some nursing homes care for patients after a stroke while another may only assist people living with cancer or Alzheimer's.

Several years ago when living in Austin, I read an article about the Capital Village, a community of 55 plus homeowners who formed a village of support. Each homeowner, a single person or a married couple, people living in their own house can join a network of support called "village."

2017 MARKS THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF “THE DAVE RAMSEY SHOW”